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Preventing pressure injury in prone position
the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant risk of complications including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk ... support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are a preventable medical condition, usually caused by immobility in bedridden patients, developed by one out of two patients in acute care. Due to the excessive
5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted lateral transfer device
lateral transfer devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.
Meeting the infection control challenge when selecting a support surface
support surfaces | Arjo Meeting the infection control challenge when selecting a support surface. Ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times. Find out more at Arjo.
The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper
What technologies are used to aid caregivers in transporting patients on hospital beds?
of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.
5 things to consider when choosing a sit to stand lift for patient transfers
Standing and raising aids, also known as sit-to-stand devices/lifts, are used by caregivers to transfer patients or residents between two seated postures, for example, seated on the edge of the bed to a wheelchair, or wheelchair to commode or
Rehabilitation
During periods of hospitalisation, facilitating mobility helps people recover faster and regain their independence to help return to life outside the hospital.
Clinical evidence on Early Mobility in the ICU
Clinical evidence survey on Early Mobility in the ICU | Arjo Early mobilisation has been shown to be both safe and feasible for patients admitted to critical care. Download our clinical evidence summary.
